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Members of the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe perform 'The Monkey King: Journey to the West.'

Asia Society Presents Rare Opportunity to See Chinese Opera, Onstage and Online

A venerable Chinese theatrical tradition comes to New York this weekend for three special performances. more
Soprano Fang Tao Jiang on stage at Asia Society New York on May 1, 2012.

Video: Asia Society Audience Gets to Know Sun Yat-Sen — the Life and the Opera

Concert excerpts from a major contemporary opera draw a favorable response from a public radio 'Operavore' and an Asia Society audience. more

The Great Debates: Ideas in Action, Part II

Experts look at affinities and key differences between the Tibetan Buddhist and Confucian systems of discourse and debate. more

The Great Debates: Ideas in Action, Part I

A demonstration of traditional Tibetan Buddhist debate is followed by a talk on Confucian ideals in 21st-century Asia. more

Indian Dance in the 21st Century (Complete)

Demonstrations and a discussion offer a multifaceted take on the contemporary practice of classical Indian dance. more
Participants in Asia Society's three-day conference on Indo-U.S. cultural collaboration in New Delhi from June 25-27, 2011. (Asia Society India Centre)

New Models for Indo-US Cultural Collaboration

A new Asia Society Special Report offers insights and recommendations for increasing arts partnerships between India and the United States. more
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer hosted the Iftar Dinner which recognized Asia Society's Rachel Cooper on August 9, 2011.

Asia Society's Rachel Cooper Honored at Manhattan Iftar Dinner

Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer salutes Asia Society's Rachel Cooper. more
Future Asia Society Director of Cultural Programs and Performing Arts Rachel Cooper (2nd from left) with fellow dancers Dayu Wimba, Ni Ketut Arini and Ni Made in Bali, Indonesia.

Jakarta Globe Lauds Asia Society 'Indonesianist' Rachel Cooper

Jakarta Globe cites Asia Society's Rachel Cooper for her work in bringing Indonesian culture to America. more